Steve McGinty

Steve McGinty was born in 1956 in Salt Lake City, Utah and continues to live there with his wife Jenny and their five children. At the age of ten, Steve began painting in oils with his grandfather who was an artist. When he was 12 his grandfather bought Steve his first paint set. It was this gift and the love of his grandfather that gave him the desire to share his talent with others. His education in art ranges from studies at the University of Utah to travels to Russia and Paris. While in Russia, he gained a wealth of knowledge meeting with many Russian artists and frequenting their museums and art academies. Painting and studying with other artists, visiting museums, attending art shows and reading art books are very important to his continuing education. Steve admires the spontaneity and light of the Impressionists and the rich values of the Old Masters. Many of their works he visually experienced first hand while in Russia and Paris. He has taken advantage of the strengths of these two schools to create his own style. Steve can often be found in a rural area or in someone's garden painting Plein Aire. His favorite studio is located outdoors in nature. He feels that the sounds, smells and entire atmosphere play an integral part in capturing the true emotion in each painting. Steve continues to display his work in shows and galleries throughout the west. His paintings can be found in collections within the United states, Great Britain, Italy and Russia.

Steve McGinty Images:
Soft Morning Light